Summary
Argyle Community Trust are looking for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant based in Devon FA Headquarters (Newton Abbot) to help young people gain skills & qualifications through education, sport and experience. Our programme lets talented young players train while studying. Perfect for someone passionate about supporting others to succeed!
Wage
£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday, between 9.00am and 5.00pm. Some evenings to support with evening classes and sessions.
30 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Argyle Community Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to support the delivery of our Education Programme with our Newton Abbot team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people develop their skills, confidence, and academic achievements through sport and education.
The successful candidate will assist in delivering qualifications, supporting learners both in the classroom and in practical sessions. You will help create a positive learning environment, ensuring students stay engaged, motivated, and on track to achieve their qualifications. While the role is primarily education-focused, you will also play a part in supporting learners with employability skills, helping them prepare for future careers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in supporting engaging sport and education sessions
* Support learners in completing coursework, assignments, and portfolios for their qualifications
* Help students develop employability skills, such as teamwork, communication, and leadership
* Work with students from diverse backgrounds, including those with SEND, to ensure inclusive learning
* Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help learners develop their academic and practical skills
* Monitor and record learner progress, offering constructive feedback to aid development
* Act as a mentor, guiding students through their educational journey and promoting positive behaviour
* Assist in organising and attending recruitment events, taster days, and outreach events
* Help maintain a safe and productive learning environment in line with the Trust’s policies
* To record all learner evidence in line with Trust and awarding body requirements
* Represent the Community Trust at recruitment events, taster days, open days and outreach careers or education promotional events
* Manage learner engagement according to ACT Code of Conduct and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of unacceptable conduct
* To develop an understanding of the learning needs of students and use this knowledge to support them to become independent learners in the classroom
The apprentice will join the Education and Employment Team and assist with recruiting, teaching, and supporting young people to learn new skills and gain accredited qualifications.
Reporting to the Head of Education and Employability, the post holder will inspire and play their part in ensuring that every person who undertakes an educational journey with the Trust has the opportunity to achieve.
As a registered charity, the Community Trust works, in close conjunction with Plymouth Argyle Football Club and with many people across several sectors where sport has proven to be the ideal tool for creating lasting engagement with a diverse range of individuals.
Location: Devon FA Headquarters at Coach Road (Newton Abbot), with additional outreach opportunities.
Where you'll work
Devon FA County Headquarters
Coach Road
Newton Abbot
TQ12 1EJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
Training schedule
* Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
* Attending monthly education sessions at Foulston Park Hub
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4-9 (A-C))
* Math (grade 4-9 (A-C))
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
We would expect the candidate to have a can-do attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in teaching others. Argyle Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all participants on our programmes and promotes robust policies to ensure that our staff and volunteers adhere to safe practices. The successful candidate will be subject to undertaking enhanced DBS checks prior to employment.